The Dallas Stars (12-4-3) host the New York Islanders (10-7-2) at American Airlines Center on Tuesday, Nov. 18 at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Stars have won five straight games.

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Ahead of this matchup, here is who we project to take home the victory in Tuesday's hockey contest.

The Islanders have gone 6-3-1 over the last 10 games, putting up 29 total goals (five power-play goals on 32 power-play opportunities during that span, for a conversion rate of 15.6%). They have conceded 27 goals to their opponents.

Stars vs. Islanders Predictions for Tuesday

Our computer model for this matchup calls for a final result of Stars 4, Islanders 3.

Moneyline Pick: Stars (-178)
Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 6.3 goals on average)
Spread Pick: Islanders (+1.5)

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Stars Splits and Trends

The Stars are 3-3-6 in overtime games on their way to a 12-4-3 overall record.
In the nine games Dallas has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 7-0-2 record (good for 16 points).
In the four games this season the Stars registered just one goal, they went 1-2-1 (three points).
Dallas has finished 1-0-1 in the two games this season when it scored exactly two goals (registering three points).
The Stars have scored at least three goals 13 times, and are 10-2-1 in those games (to register 21 points).
In the nine games when Dallas has recorded a single power-play goal, it won every time (18 points).
In games when it has outshot opponents, Dallas is 7-2-1 (15 points).
The Stars have been outshot by opponents in nine games, going 5-2-2 to record 12 points.

Islanders Splits and Trends

The Islanders have a record of 10-7-2 this season and are 3-2-5 in overtime contests.
In the seven games New York has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 12 points.
This season the Islanders scored just one goal in one game and they lost that matchup.
New York failed to win all five games this season when it scored two goals.
The Islanders have earned 22 points in their 13 games with three or more goals scored.
This season, New York has recorded a single power-play goal in six games and registered 10 points with a record of 5-1-0.
When it outshoots its opponent this season, New York has posted a record of 1-6-1 (three points).
The Islanders have been outshot by opponents in nine games, going 8-1-0 to record 16 points.

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